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BLAKE FRANKSStaff Writer Dr. Jay Brewster, associate professor of biology at Pepperdine University’s Seaver College, teaches his students more than genetics or biology. He teaches them how to be reliable people inside the classroom as well as in the real world. And his colleagues and students have taken notice. Brewster grew up in the Midwest. He was born and raised in York, … [Read more...] about Natural Science Division: Professor Brewster

TAYLOR OLANDTStaff Writer If mathematics is the poetry of logical ideas, and great teachers teach from the heart, not the book, then Don Hancock must be one heck of a poet. This year marks Don Hancock’s 27th year teaching mathematics at Pepperdine University. He is a native Southern Californian, and has two sons who both attend Pepperdine. Among the many reasons for choosing to … [Read more...] about Natural Science Division: Professor Hancock

ELYSSA GAGEStaff Writer Teaching, research and faith. That is what has brought Priscilla MacRae, professor of Sports Medicine, to teach at Pepperdine University. “I’ve always known I wanted to teach,” she explained in an interview, “ever since I was a TA (teacher’s assistant) here in anatomy my senior year.”   MacRae has become a popular Pepperdine professor who has made a … [Read more...] about Natural Science Division: Professor MacRae

TIMOTHY MAKIStaff Writer Ever heard of supersymmetry? Well don’t worry, because neither have most Pepperdine students. So who should you turn to when you’re troubled with the enigmas of subatomic particle physics or the most perplexing issues of mathematical science? Professor Kevin Iga. This ever-smiling and popular Pepperdine mathematics professor has one of the biggest … [Read more...] about Natural Science Division: Professor Iga

NINA HANNAStaff Writer Every Malibuite is familiar with the Malibu Country Mart. It consists of an eclectic array of upscale boutiques and stores, fine dining, outside eateries, and coffeehouses. It’s a pleasant area that’s casual but maintains a level of elegance at the same time. However, within the boundaries are many enchanting places that aren’t so visible to the naked … [Read more...] about The metaphysical bookstore